A Visit to Stephen's House

We met Stephen and Barbara at FOG a few weeks ago. Stephen is artist–and guess where he and Barbara live? Two blocks away from us. One of those crazy, delightful meetings that happen once in a while.

Barbara's letter-opener

I bought one of Stephen's necklaces, and after we left we hit the beach for our evening walk. When I got back home, I emptied my pockets – the necklace is like a piece of beach glass from Mars!

 

Sea Style

For a nautical look rooted in practicality: a jaunty bracelet of dyed, twisted filament – casual or dress up.  $240.00

Feel as if a bit of salty air is blowing fresh life into that little black dress with this elegant seaweed stole.   $800.00

Painting Class #2

This class is all about painting a series of something. I'm working on a series of 25 birds. The paintings are a 25th wedding anniversary gift for two good friends of ours who are hopeless birders. The only problem is that by the time my paintings are finished it will be their 30th wedding anniversary and then I'll have to do five more – and by the time I'm through with those, it will be their 40th.

Everyone's paintings are so different, and so interesting.

 

Showing Off

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It's been a good week but I haven't taken many pictures. I did take the one above though! I don't think I've ever shown you the website I designed for FOG. I love this extraordinary little gallery owned by my friend Anne.

Painting class #1

Lunch time: takeout from Greens –  this is our view!                   photo: Cricket

Cricket worked on three paintings. It's her turn for a critique.

 

I loved this one.

 

She's only trying to help me. (That's our wonderful teacher, Mel Prest.)

I got a good start.

The pier at Vicente Street

Fun at FOG

Gregory Vernitsky giving his Artist Talk at FOG

"When I'm working on a piece of sculpture, I have to have fun."

An exceptional snack table.

Taking a break with the dogs.

 

Something fishy

Walking home: A dozen fishers! – right below the Cliff House

Treasures

Spotted under a tree on 46th Avenue

Lunch at Lucille's ... so much fun.

 

Deanna, the birthday card was for you, not Celso! (Great shot.)